Are Foreclosures Always a Good Deal?

Many Buyers today are in search for the infamous "great deal". Therefore, it is only natural that they direct their home search towards foreclosures. However, in reality are foreclosures really the holy grail of real estate? As a Knoxville REALTOR® I stay on top of the Knoxville TN real estate market and have seen an increasing number of "fantastic deals" in non-bank owned homes. Just because a home is listed as a foreclosure does not mean that it is "a good deal", in fact I have seen many foreclosures that in my opinion and according to the comps are way overpriced.

In many cases some of the best deals can be found in non-bank owned homes. These homes are often still occupied, meaning that the home owner is actively maintaining the home, doing regular maintenance, and in many cases even making improvements on the home. I am not saying that you cannot find a good deal with a foreclosure, just that you keep your eyes and your mind open because there are some great deals out there on non-foreclosed homes.

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This is true in many areas. Foreclosures and Short Sales seem to get all the attention, but they are not always bargins, usually need work etc. And in todays world of fast moving rates/guidelines, waiting on a short sale can truly hurt a buyer that is tight on qualifying.

Reality is that banks have a pretty good idea what their properties are worth, they dont have to give them away to sell them!

Very valid points you have made --- a seller getting relocated or divorced may produce the same "deal" you think you will get in a bank owned or a short sale property. It pays to do the homework first!

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